Pan-Fried Salmon Head

Cooking StepsHow to cook Pan-Fried Salmon Head step by step

Cooking Process

1. 
   Step 1

   Salmon head or fillet both work. This time we are using salmon head.

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2. 
   Step 2

   Clean the salmon head, trim off the teeth (a source of fishiness), cut into pieces, and pat dry with paper towels.

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3. 
   Step 3

   1) Combine salmon with scallion segments, ginger slices, salt, seafood sauce, doubanjiang, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, white pepper, rice wine, lemon juice, and lemon pieces (squeeze the juice first, then cut into chunks). Mix and massage until well-seasoned. 2) Add cornstarch and mix evenly. 3) Add olive oil and mix to coat (oil seal).

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4. Step 4

   1) Heat a thin layer of olive oil in a flat pan (salmon is fatty and will release its own oil). Keep the heat on the lower side — pan-fry the fish pieces over low heat. 2) Start with the skin-side down first, then fry the other sides until each side is golden brown.

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5. 
   Step 5

   Plate and serve. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the fish when eating.

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